I've been surprised at properties that have passed conventional financing though...and even FHA....also, one could present 2 offers to seller--one for a cash offer and one for seller financing (at a higher price of course). 

If you can offer a nice unit that is updated for slightly lower than market value, it is going to keep your vacancy rate at a near 2% per year. 

Some lenders even offer VA renovation loans, which could help if you find a property that needs a little work to maximize rental potential.Before jumping into a deal, check local rental laws and HOA rules.

Another aspect that's important is to communicate to your relinquishing property buyer (Boston condo) that you're going be doing a 1031X and that they can offer you flexible closing time.

Stable job for 20+ years.

Hi Duane, my firm offers a Premier-approval product and can fund multiple deals at a time. 

As for offering subject-to financing, this is something that can be advertised under 'seller financing' in our local MLS, and there's investors that search specifically for listings with that marked, so that should introduce your property to a new set of buyers that may not have considered it before.

Make the offer appealing by highlighting the short-term ROI from his renovation expertise and potential profit-sharing during the partnership.

•Downtown Orlando offers a different rental audience—primarily business travelers, medical professionals, and convention attendees.

As for holding properties under an LLC, there are definitely pros and cons—it can offer liability protection and tax benefits, but it also comes with additional costs and paperwork, so it really depends on your goals and risk tolerance.